Lemontree Logo
Text us
Find Free Food In GillespieLemontree makes it easy to find the best food pantries near you. Browse our directory, or sign up for personalized assistance & helpful tools. Our team of specialists can answer any question!
  1. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.91 mi


    Info

    • First time users are advised to come on Saturday for the registration process. Previous members are welcomed to come on either days. Distribution will be on 3rd Wednesday and following Thursday
    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Wed, July 16th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:30 pm

    • Thu, July 17th (in 2 weeks)

      6:00 pm–8:30 pm

    • Wed, August 20th (next month)

      6:00 pm–8:30 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Wednesday

    • 6:00 pm–8:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

  2. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP at any time to Opt Out. Reply HELP at any time for help. See our Terms of Service and our privacy policy.
  3. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.36 mi


    Info

    Must be South River resident

    • Requirements

      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 12th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

  4. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.41 mi


    Info

    Open to Sayreville residents only

    • Requirements

      • Must be income-eligible
      • Bring ID and proof of residence
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Adult diapers available

    Schedule

    • Tue, July 15th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, August 5th (next month)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • Tue, August 19th (next month)

      10:00 am–11:00 am

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

    • 10:00 am–11:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Contact

    (732) 721-8053

  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Gillespie.

  7. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

  8. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.4 mi


    Info

    Contact: Dawn Broughton.

    Available to any Middlesex County resident in need.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • This Saturday

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • Thu, July 17th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–11:30 am

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • 9:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  9. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.52 mi


    Info

    Nonperishable foods and hygiene items are available to residents in need. Proof of name and address are required.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 2nd (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, September 6th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

  10. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.55 mi


    Info

    • Only serves Sayreville
    • They do not offer any set schedule but require a call ahead to set up scheules on a need basis
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Appointments required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Contact

    (732) 257-0077

    https://www.olvsayrenj.com/

  11. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.27 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • Sat, July 19th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, August 12th (next month)

      6:00 pm–8:00 pm

    • 6:00 pm–8:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Tuesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

  12. Street view

    Food pantry (groceries)

    2 reviews

    Unclaimed

    1 minute

    average wait time

    2.9 mi


    Info

    Serving all residents of Middlesex County regardless of age or financial status. Call to check on availability for emergency assistance.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, July 12th (next week)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Sat, July 19th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Saturday

    Contact

    (732) 251-2062

  13. Street view

    Grocery delivery

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Food assistance is available to those in need via home delivery only. Clothing and financial assistance are also available on a limited basis.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services

    Schedule

    • Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Gillespie accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  15. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  16. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Gillespie do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  18. Any pantries open today?

    If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Gillespie that’s open today: UNION BAPTIST CHURCH OF SOUTH RIVER INC., JOSHUA FOOD PANTRY & COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

  19. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Gillespie for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.